Dogs are pets that many people choose. This one animal is also known to be very friendly to humans. Because of the closeness between humans and dogs, the International Dog Day was celebrated.
Launching the News18 page, International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 every year. This celebration is intended for people to love dogs and adopt them so that they have a decent and quality life.
The celebration started with Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige who introduced International Dog Day in 2004.
This August 26 election also coincides with Paige's family adopting their first dog. The dog is 10 years old and named 'Sheltie'. Not only dogs, Paige also founded National Cat Day and National Wildlife Day.
Although many people love dogs very much, until now there are still many cases of violence against these animals. For that, on International Dog Day invites people to respect and give love to dogs.
Not only that, this celebration is expected to make people able to take good care of dogs. Caring for a dog is also not easy. It takes some special treatment and care to treat this four-legged animal. Here are some ways to take good care of dogs, quoted from Mcleanah.
Castrate dogs if you don't intend to add them
Dogs have a passion for breeding too. However, some people often do not want their dogs to breed. In this case, one can try to make the dog sterile. Neutering these dogs also prevents overpopulation and leaves them stranded later on.
Give food with balanced nutrition
Just like humans, dogs need balanced nutrition to grow healthy. For this reason, the food given must be considered whether it has fulfilled its nutritional value. The owner must also be able to maintain the cleanliness of the dog such as bathing it, cleaning the cage, and keeping it away from toxic things.
Enrolling a dog on training
For some people it is difficult to train and control a dog's behavior. If left unchecked these animals can be savage and dangerous. To train it, the owner can register the dog at the animal training center. That way the dog will learn things and establish good relationships with the owner and other people.
Give physical exercise
In addition to controlling behavior, dogs also need physical exercise. The owner can take him for a walk at least twice a day. Walking the dog can also be beneficial for his mental. However, the physical training provided should also not be excessive. This must be adapted to the dog being kept.
Patient and loyal to take care of him
Keeping a dog is not easy. It takes patience and loyalty to care for this one animal. Especially if the dog owned is quite active. For that, the owner must be able to learn to be patient in caring for dogs.
